The average train between Paddington and Chelmsford takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Paddington to Chelmsford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Paddington and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Paddington is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Paddington station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Paddington to Chelmsford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Paddington station.
Paddington to Chelmsford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Paddington to Chelmsford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Paddington and Chelmsford is 51 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Chelmsford via Stratford (London) in around 54 min.
